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Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City: the best areas for visitors in Saigon

November 5, 2023 By James Clark

Where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

This guide on where to stay in Ho Chi Minh City lists the best areas for visitors . This includes all accommodation types, from budget guesthouses to iconic five-star hotels. Ho Chi Minh City has a population of over 9 million people and is made up of 21 districts and 1 sub-city. There are thousands […]

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Train SE22 from Saigon to Danang

October 30, 2023 By James Clark 6 Comments

Train SE22 is the Vietnam Railways service that operates from Saigon to Danang. Here is what to expect on this overnight service. There are usually 4 trains a day from Saigon to Hanoi that offer different times for arriving in Danang. There is also a train that only operates on the Saigon to Danang section. […]

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Hotel Review: Sen Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam

September 26, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Sen Hotel Saigon. Address: 82 Le Lai street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the Sen Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate of 438,509 VND ($19 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location. Sen Hotel Saigon is […]

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Hotel Review: SaiGon Sky Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City

April 6, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: SaiGon Sky Hotel. Address: 245 Hai Ba Trung St., District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the SaiGon Sky Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. I booked online at the rate of 290,000 VND ($12.35 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price and location in Ho Chi […]

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Tam Anh Guesthouse: Budget guesthouse in the backpacker area of Ho Chi Minh City

March 28, 2023 By James Clark

Hotel Name: Tam Anh Guesthouse. Address: 241/21 Đ. Phạm Ngũ Lão, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I stayed at the Tam Anh Guesthouse in Ho Chi Minh City. This guesthouse is in the Pham Ngu Lau backpacker area of Saigon, which is the best area for backpackers to stay […]

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Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh by bus

January 19, 2023 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh is 240 km apart by road, and getting the bus is the cheapest way to travel between the two cities. Despite the relatively close distance and flat terrain, the roads are congested and not built for highway cruising. Google Maps says the trip can be done in 5 […]

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Pham Viet Chanh – The coolest street in Saigon

June 29, 2021 By James Clark 10 Comments

Pham Viet Chanh Street and Ward 19 in Binh Thanh District has emerged to become one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Ho Chi Minh City. This up-and-coming area next to District 1 could be described as the Brooklyn of Saigon. Ward 19, Binh Thanh District, HCMC Travel readers would be familiar with the annual “best of” […]

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Sky 22 – A rooftop cafe on the most famous roof in Saigon

November 11, 2020 By James Clark 3 Comments

Every time I see the rooftop of 22 Ly Tu Trong I can’t help but think about that famous photograph by Hubert van Es that came to symbolize the U.S. evacuation of Saigon. Even if you don’t know the name you would know the photo, as it’s one of the most iconic images of the […]

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Cu Chi Tunnels – Historic Vietnam War site near Saigon

April 12, 2019 By James Clark Leave a Comment

The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of tunnels to the northwest of Saigon built by communist guerrilla troops (Viet Cong). They were originally built during the resistance against French colonialists, and then expanded during the fight against American and South Vietnamese forces. The tunnel network is now a popular tourist attraction, being one of […]

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Flight Review: Emirates – Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

August 15, 2018 By James Clark Leave a Comment

Flight Review: Emirates - Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City

Flight: Emirates EK 392 From: Dubai (DXB) To: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) I flew with Emirates from Dubai to Ho Chi Minh City. This was a booking with points from Qantas, who are their partner outside of the Oneworld Alliance. I’ve flown with Emirates a few times before I like their service, so this […]

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